Nikon
D750
Beloved 24MP full-frame DSLR with tilt screen and excellent value on the used market.
$2,299
Released Sep 2014
Sony
Alpha 7 IV
33MP hybrid all-rounder with 10-bit 4K 60p and AI-powered subject tracking.
$2,499
Released Oct 2021
Alpha 7 IV is 7.1 years newer.
Wins
D750
Wins
Alpha 7 IV
2 categories tied
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TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 0 fps)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher IBIS effectiveness (5.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 51)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 12,800)
- AD750 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (1230 shots vs 580 shots)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
D750
141 × 113 × 78 mm
750 g (1.65 lb / 26.46 oz)
Alpha 7 IV
131 × 96 × 80 mm
658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)
D750 is 2mm thinner than Alpha 7 IV but it is also 9mm wider and 17mm taller.
D750 is 92 g heavier than Alpha 7 IV.
Depth (front-to-back): 78mm D750 · 80mm Alpha 7 IV
Sensor size, to scale
D750
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
Alpha 7 IV
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
D750
Nikon F
270+
native lenses available
Alpha 7 IV
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
D750
Codecs
Adds H.264/AVC
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 140.5, 113, 78
Card types
Adds SD, SD
Battery life (CIPA)
1230 shots vs 580 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7 IV
AF low-light limit
-4 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
IBIS effectiveness
5.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131.3, 96.4, 79.8
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SD UHS-II
AF points / zones
759 vs 51 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Microphone jack (3.5mm) — Both support microphone jack (3.5mm)
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
D750
Pros
- ✓Great used value
- ✓Tilt screen
- ✓Proven 24MP sensor
Cons
- –Discontinued
- –DSLR
- –No 4K
Alpha 7 IV
Pros
- ✓33MP — more detail for cropping and print
- ✓10-bit 4K 60p (Super35 crop) / 4K 30p full-frame
- ✓Full-size HDMI port
- ✓759 phase-detect AF points
Cons
- –4K 60p requires Super35 crop
- –10fps burst lags behind R6 II at 40fps
- –Complex menu system
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for vlogging, D750 or Alpha 7 IV?
Alpha 7 IV scores 8.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for D750 — Fully articulating screen — see yourself while filming.
What's the resolution difference between the D750 and Alpha 7 IV?
D750 is 24.3 MP and Alpha 7 IV is 33 MP, so the Alpha 7 IV captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the D750 and Alpha 7 IV have in-body image stabilization?
D750 does not have IBIS, while alpha 7 IV has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the D750 or the Alpha 7 IV?
D750 reaches 6.5 fps electronic. Alpha 7 IV reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the D750 and Alpha 7 IV?
D750 weighs 750 g and Alpha 7 IV weighs 658 g, so the Alpha 7 IV is 92 g lighter.
Do the D750 and Alpha 7 IV record 4K video?
D750: Full HD. Alpha 7 IV: 4K up to 60p.
Are the D750 and Alpha 7 IV weather sealed?
D750: Yes. Alpha 7 IV: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,230 shots (CIPA) for the D750 and 580 shots for the Alpha 7 IV, giving the D750 the edge.
How much does each cost?
D750 launched at $2,299 and Alpha 7 IV at $2,499. The D750 is $200 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon and Sony press materials.